Spanning 4 generations from the lady who introduced me to her household and placed in the high traffic
most-loved area in the dining hall, I have heard conversations, differences and whispers on world affairs
to traditions to hand-me-down secret recipes. There are many tales to tell - for the benefit of her grand
children and great grands.

22 March 2011

Cinders' Turn

When everything seemed to go well, Cinders took a turn for the worse end of last week.

There were spots of blood in her urine again and she refused to eat.

The visit to her vet last Sunday morning showed that her white blood cells were high indicating infection but without a temperature. She lost weight and is now getting anorexic.

(This photo was taken in late February. Cinders is much thinner now.)

Antibiotics, appetite stimulants, vitamins and Cystaid were prescribed. 'Assisted Feeding' was recommended to prevent her from losing more weight.

The term 'Assisted Feeding' is preferred as the cat is helped to eat, not forced though the cat may disagree. 'Assisted Feeding' refers to finger feeding or syringe feeding. EJ is using both methods. But still Cinders is not eating enough as more energy is used up during sickness. EJ is trying very hard to coax her to eat.

Cinders howls a lot lately. Other cats sort of avoid her but not good-natured Tommy. Good old Tommy keeps her company by squatting beside her and gives encouraging support with cleaning licks.

I'm praying and purring for Cinder to eat more !EJ, Mommy really want to help but she think you know better than her. She searched in internet for some tips. It might be something else Ej can try. She add up the link here. EJ might want to have a look.

What sad news about Cinders. If it's an infection the antibiotics will help. Rosie not long ago had such signs too, it was terrible. I already thought it was the end.You are really not lucky for the moment,when one gets better the next starts ! I wish you all the best ! and keep my fingers crossed !

About Me

Bought more than 40 years ago in the market by a compassionate lady, I have met and made friends with animals as well as human. Now I have parked myself with the lady's child, EJ, who lives with a cat - abandoned and handicapped.
email: mychairspeaks(at)gmail.com

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Tanya, 19, (1998 - 7 May 2016) had the same owner as Tommy. After an accident, many surgeries and care, her vet said Tanya belongs to EJ. Tanya's right hind leg became shorter than the rest.

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Pebble (joined the pack on 1 January 2006 - 24 January 2016), age unknown, had the same owner as Tanya and was abandoned when the owner shifted. EJ decided to take her in when someone took away her babies (one of them was Noel) and she went berserk. Pebble became totally blind and developed cerebellar hypoplasia.

Winnie, age unknown, had the same owner as Pebble and was abandoned when the owner shifted. EJ took her in when she hobbled on three legs bullied endlessly by stronger and bigger strays.

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Kenggy (joined the pack on 10 January 2007 - 10 June 2014), age unknown, was rescued by an acquaintance from the roadside after having just given birth. Her two front paws were already missing then. EJ took her in when it was found out that no one wanted her and will be put back in the streets. Kenggy had breast cancer and survived more than 1½ years after mastectomy.

Captain Jack Sparrow HAWK (joined the gang 25 Dec 2007 - 9 Dec 2017), age unknown, (smart guy knew where to go) placed himself in front of a pet shop who rescues strays and rehomes them. EJ took him in as chances of adopting one with a missing eye was slim at that time.

Cinders, 30 July 1994 – 28 July 2012. Sister to Cookie, given by EJ's then colleague, they came when they were three months old. Despite her age, Cinders still had her teeth. In her last two years of her life, she had kidney problem; one of her kidneys had shrivelled.

Tommy, 1998 – 9 May 2011. Thin and sick with feline flu, he came asking for help. After treatment, nursed to health and fattened, EJ approached his owner to officially adopt him. He had heart and kidney problems.

Tortie, 16 April 2001 – 17 October 2010. Handicapped-born son of Tanya, was sickly as he grew up but he grew to be the biggest and heaviest of the lot. He was taught how to walk and only allowed EJ to carry him. He had severe kidney plus mild heart problems and high cholesterol.

4-Head, 16 April 2001 – 1 December 2007. Brother to Tortie and son of Tanya, he camouflaged his illness so well that when discovered, his heart problem was at advanced stage and fluid had filled his lungs.

Noel, 25 December 2005 – 31 January 2006. Son of Pebble, was found a week after being born and lost. Though tried, he could not be saved as his vet suspected he was stepped on during that lost period.

Cookie, 30 July 1994 – 1999. Brother to Cinders, given by EJ's then colleague, they came when they were three months old. He provided lots of laughter due to his crossed-eyes. Keeled over one fine afternoon, it was suspected that he suffered a heart attack.